President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty for violent criminals upon his inauguration. This move comes in reaction to President Joe Biden's recent commutation of 37 death row inmates' sentences, a decision that has deeply distressed victims' families and invited criticism from the Republicans.
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​According to social media claims, Samatha Rupnow's boyfriend apparently told on X -- after the shooting -- that he was aware of the plan but he never really believed that she would actually do something like this. The claims are not verified but a news report confirmed that a mother of a classmate of Rupnow said that she had a German boyfriend.
Elon Musk's popularity has been decreasing since he took over the Department of Government Efficiency. A Wall Street Journal poll shows half of the respondents view his advisory role under Trump unfavorably. Despite this, his influence within the MAGA circle is increasing, with new responsibilities as the sole chief of the Department of Government Efficiency and White House access.
Recent years have seen notable US plane crashes, including a recent collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter over the Potomac River. Previous incidents include the 2009 Colgan Air crash in Buffalo, the 2001 American Airlines flight crash in New York, and other fatal crashes involving regional and small aircraft.
A 29-year-old Uzbek man confessed to planting the bomb that killed Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on Tuesday. He claimed he acted under the direction of Ukraine's security service, promised $100,000 and EU residency. Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC Protection Troops, died instantly when the scooter bomb detonated. Russia vows revenge for this act of terrorism.
​It's not known whether Pelosi and Joe Biden have spoken since July when Pelosi 'forced' him to step aside from the race though Pelosi officially maintained that she did not exert any pressure. After Trump’s victory in November, Pelosi placed the blame for the Democrats’ loss on Biden. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,†the California Democrat said during an interview with a New York Times podcast.
Amidst the Trump administration's strict policies on international students, a Georgia court ruled in favor of 133 students, mostly Indians, whose SEVIS records were terminated by ICE. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU, alleged that ICE unlawfully terminated the records, potentially leading to deportation for minor violations, impacting their studies and work programs.
Shivon Zilis, an AI expert and Elon Musk’s partner, recently announced the birth of their fourth child. Zilis, who holds significant roles at OpenAI, Tesla, and Neuralink, has a distinguished background in AI and venture capital. Their personal relationship gained attention after welcoming twins in 2021.
Elon Musk criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not addressing grooming gangs, using viral memes to highlight perceived inaction. Musk condemned the UK government’s focus on arresting meme posters instead of criminals, calling for Starmer’s resignation amid severe backlash.
Israel's ultranationalist security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, challenging longstanding rules about non-Muslim prayer at the sensitive site. This visit comes amid heightened tensions following Hamas' recent attack and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir's actions have previously ignited violence and drawn criticism, yet the official Israeli stance maintains the traditional restrictions.